SKUAST Journal of Research is the official organ of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar (J&K). The periodical is regularly published since 1999 twice a year. It promptly publishes the original research papers, short communications and case reports related to Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Sericulture, Veterinary Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and allied fields. Review papers of paramount importance in the above fields are also considered for publication.The papers are published in the journal without any publication/processing charges. Further, membership to the journal is not essential for the publication